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(...) <snip> (...) Simon, I quickly wrote down some thoughts and ideas for the 300 word debate. Please use this (use exact phrases if you like) if you find it useful: The use of LEGO bricks to demonstrate civil engineering concepts has many distinct (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: LEGO mentioned in U-F today. (07/23/01)
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(...) ...And again today. (07/26/01) This may become a plotline. :) :) any other UFies out there? James (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Gah. I missed that one. I mean, that issue. I'll have to hunt it down... Anyway, I'm not surprised to hear about a big Bionicle article- apparently, one of the editors or publishers (can't remember which) really loves them- in the letter (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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It must be silly season... The publishers of New Civil Engineer have just emailed me to ask if I would like to contribute 300 words and a mug shot to their 'Debate' page. Normally this involves two eminent engineers making a stand on some thrilling (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | LEGO in ToyFare Magazine September 2001
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ToyFare Magazine has a good bit of LEGO stuff in their latest issue (yeah, I know, two months ahead but I'm not complaining). Bionicle is featured as one of two covers and has a neat write-up inside. Also, there's a very good article covering (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | LEGO mentioned in U-F today. (07/23/01)
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:) (URL) a lotta Mindstorms! James (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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(...) I don't believe you in this point. Ok, I have no example from your pages at hand, but if that's the worst of all the models you ever built, I have to say congratulations! (URL)I hope it was featured as an example of how not to build. You are (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) That is REALLY scary, that is about the worst engine I've ever made. Really. I hope it was featured as an example of how not to build. But I am happy, my bullet train made local news on at least one channel... (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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(...) irritated (...) to (...) Dear Simon, there is nothing you have to apologize for! I think this was a minor harm of my copyright and you have obviously nothing to do with the publishing of the picture. I have no problem with this newsarticle, (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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(...) Ben Maybe I should have immediately scotched the suggestion that I the illustration picture came from me when Larry first posted. I didn't send anything visual to New Civil Engineer but I did include the Lugnet URL in the letter. I can only (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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(...) Yes it's fine to find your own stuff in a newspaper, but I'm a little irritated to get to know about this on lugnet (linked to this discussion from 1000steine.de). I think it would have been at least a question of politeness to ask me for my (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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I'm sure somebody's already pointed this out, but the newest issue of Toyfare has a Bionicle cover, a Bionicle article, and an article on Licensed properties they'd like to see Lego produce. Also, the newest issue of Giant Robot (#22) has a 1-page (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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(...) ROSCO (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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Yay! Well, that's what our local paper's called - "The News". Catchy title, non? Anyway, have a look at this link, on my website: (URL) find my pictures from the South Coast Lego Fest in Gosport (UK), and scans of two newspaper articles following on (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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(...) "Ben" was the crucial hint for Google: (URL) already mounted quite an extensive search before, but couldn't find it. Jürgen "deeply impressed" (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I converted it to an 8-1/2" x 11" PDF (369KB) and reposted it at: (URL) letter, great response. -Rob. (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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An excellent letter and that bridge is an excellent example too! Good job! Adrian "Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:GGrnBz.wF@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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| | RE: New Civil Engineer letter - scanned
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Simon, Great work on getting the letter printed. The consensus that you were able to build among our members helped to make your points clearly. One thing I'd like to suggest is posting the scan as a GIF. You'll see a remarkable reduction in file (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I Spotlighted it and others ought to as well! Again, thanks for taking this on, it came out great. Is that Ben's bridge? Great choice for an illustrative pic. ++Lar (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Simon, That looks great, it looks to be the leading letter in the issue. George (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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